Find the right service
Use this section to find the right care or service for you in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland when you are unwell or injured.
With all the local information you need in one place, we hope that you keep coming back to this page, either at your time of need or in advance.
It can be difficult to think clearly when you have an immediate health problem, so we encourage you to get in the know (learn) about local services, before you need to know, so you know what to do more automatically and get more timely care.
What to do if it's urgent
Use NHS 111 online before travelling to services and get the right care as quickly as possible.
What to do for minor ailments
Get support to look after minor ailments yourself using NHS 111 online, the NHS App or NHS 111 online.
NHS 111
If you need urgent medical assistance use NHS 111, online or by phone, to get the right care as quickly as possible.
It it's life threatening
Accident and Emergency and the ambulance service are for life threatening situations only. Find out when to use them.
Urgent care services
If it's not life threatening, but you need to be seen quickly. Book with NHS 111.
Urgent mental health care
Get support with your mental health now. Call 999 if there is a threat to life.
NHS 111 Online
Get general advice or specific advice for your particular symptoms.
NHS App or website
A simple and secure way to get health advice on your smartphone or tablet.
Local pharmacy
The right people to see if you need advice or over-the-counter medicines.
Get in the know about...
Your GP practice
Oversees all aspects of your physical and mental healthcare.
Children and young people's health
Specific information for parents about health matters relating to children and young people.
Mental health services
Find out all the local options for mental health support.
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Services busier than normal?
If the NHS has told you services are busier than normal, get in the know about what to do.
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